In Seat Rig

[TroyWest]

Here's the pattern of the hardware. It looks like the same hardware in the photo you posted of the Oliver saddle.

[TroyWest]

The seat rig saddles I made in the past were much like the one you showed in the photo, just a traditional seat rig, however, I thought you guys might get a kick out of seeing a much more non-traditional saddle I made a few years ago. It's a Mother Hubbard seat rig, meaning, the swell , seat, rig, and housing are all one piece of leather. There's no lacing behind the cantle as it is all one piece of leather. The design was to be a simple lightweight saddle. I really build very traditional saddles but I did this for the challenge. Like I said, thought you guys might get a kick out of it.

[jwwright]

Very kewl Troy. I would think, at least in my case, the "pucker factor" would be high cutting and fitting that big chunk of leather. That would be an expensive and time consuming piece to end up as an unscheduled practice. Always terrific to see your work, and get your thoughts. Thanks, JW.

[gtwister09]

Troy,

What was the final weight of the saddle? What was the wight of the leather that you used? As others will say......WOW! Looks very neat and yes I would have to agree about the "pucker" factor. Great as always.

Regards,

Ben

Edited March 31, 2008 by gtwister09

[AndyKnight]

Troy, That saddle would be a challenge with out the stamping.. with it is an awsome piece of work!!

I have never seen a seat rig up in this part on the world.

Andy

[TroyWest]

Guys, I have slept since then. As you can see the date on the photo is 2002. I used my regular 13-15 oz. but picked it to the light end and I think it weighed maybe 32ish lbs. , but I really don't remember exactly.

[bruce johnson]

Troy,

Very cool design. Question on your "insert-state-name-here" twist stirrup leathers. Is the wrap portion that comes on around and makes the stirrup hobble strap secured with a buckle or a hackamore hanger type knot? Yeah, I know I'll catch some flack. Here is a really different saddle with your distinctive floral patterns and all I can come up with is question on a skinny ol' piece of latigo. I promise I'll come up with a better question on the next one.

[TroyWest]

Hey, I appreciate you guys compliments very much.

[TroyWest]

Bruce,

I put a buckle on my stirrup hobbles and it's usually in the front. Don't know why I don't have it showing in this photo.

[kseidel]

Troy,

Is the top piece one piece without any separation at either end? I have been toying with making one all one piece but have been a bit uncertain as to shaping and getting the back skirt high enough. How did you form the first fitting? Also what did you do in the hand hole?

Keith